You can imagine they’re acting a certain way without actually seeking out proof. Have you ever been around someone who you thought hated you only to realize later that they were just having a horrible day?

The assumption that they hate you can affect how you treat that person. You might change your actions around them fearing that they just don’t like you.

And that can lead to a lot of miscommunication and problems later down the road.

That Old Saying

Have you ever heard that old adage about what happens when you assume something? You make an ass out of you and me.

Old sayings aside, the danger of making assumptions is real. On the one hand assuming that scary person lurking down a dark alley might dangerous could save your life.

But on the other hand, your assumptions might be ruining things for you.

Written on 11/28/2012 by Steve Bloom. Steve is the writer behind Do Something Cool where he blogs about travel, motivation, personal growth and adventure. He’s always looking for ways to make life more interesting. Get tips on living life to the fullest through his Facebook fan page and Twitter.

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